Associate Professor Term (Open Rank) - Global Supply Chain Management

Department:

Location:

Time Type:

Worker Type:

Job Req ID:

Position Description:

The University of Louisville College of Business seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, teaching-intensive faculty position (non-tenure track) in Global Supply Chain Management.

This position will be a key contributor to the development of the College of Business’ Global Supply Chain Management discipline – a new and growing program situated in one of North America’s most significant logistics hubs and supported by an advisory board of supply chain executives from a wide range of industries.

The successful candidate will bring substantial expertise in supply chain management — whether developed through professional practice, academic scholarship, or a combination of both — and will be committed to delivering an exceptional undergraduate educational experience. Appointment will be at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s academic credentials and experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Revising & developing Supply Chain Management-related courses to deliver specific program and course level learning outcomes

• Teaching Supply Chain Management-related courses

• Supporting the continued development of the College of Business’ Global Supply Chain Management academic program & student experience

• Providing service to the University and College of Business through administrative and/or student-support related contributions

This position will be expected to develop and teach industry-relevant undergraduate courses in a seated face-to-face format as well as online and hybrid (partially seated, partially online) courses.

The standard teaching load for this position is four courses per semester (24 credit hours per year). Initially, the successful candidate will develop new courses in lieu of a full teaching load. This position is not expected to produce research.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of combined experience in Supply Chain Management through professional practice, university-level teaching, or both
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more core supply chain domains (such as procurement and sourcing, logistics and transportation, warehousing and distribution, global trade, demand planning, etc.)
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, effective teaching at the university level

Preferred:

• Experience in both professional and academic settings
• Experience developing courses at the university level

The College welcomes applications from candidates whose expertise reflects a range of backgrounds — including those with primarily academic careers, those with extensive industry experience, and those whose careers span both.

For appointment at the rank of instructor, candidates must possess an MBA or a master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a closely related field. For appointments at the rank of assistant or associate professor, candidates must have a Ph.D. in one of the listed areas.

About the University and City of Louisville

The University of Louisville is a metropolitan research university with approximately 25,000 students. The College of Business serves over 2,800 students across its BSBA, BBA, MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and PhD in Entrepreneurship programs. The College is also home to the Center for Free Enterprise, the Equine Industry Program, the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Positive Leadership, Family Business Center, and the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence. Additional information about the College of Business can be found at http://business.louisville.edu

Louisville is a vibrant metropolitan community of approximately 1.3 million people. Major companies in the city include Humana, YUM! Brands, UPS, Ford Motor Company, GE Appliance, Brown-Forman, Texas Roadhouse, and more. The city boasts diverse restaurants, world-class parks, a thriving cultural and arts scene, a moderate climate, and a cost of living below the national average.

To Apply

Candidates must apply online at: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

Applicants should submit the following as a single PDF document:

• A cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for three professional references

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. statement of teaching philosophy, summary teaching evaluations, representative syllabi, etc.) is encouraged.

For full consideration, applications must be received by June 21, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.

For additional information contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Cynthia Forgie at [email protected].  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.